synonym Comparative
往生際
VS
とどのつまり
Differences Between "往生際" and "とどのつまり"
Option A
往生際
Meaning
the critical moment (when one gives up); one's deathbed; the way one faces the end
Reading
おうじょうぎわ (ōjōgiwa)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼は往生際が悪いと、周りからよく言われる。
He is often told by others that he is a bad loser (literally, bad at facing the end).
Option B
とどのつまり
Meaning
after all; in the end; ultimately; when all is said and done
Reading
とどのつまり (todono-tsumari)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
色々考えてみたが、とどのつまり、今の仕事を続けるのが一番だと結論した。
I thought about various things, but ultimately, I concluded that continuing my current job was the best option.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(the critical moment (when one gives up); one's deathbed; the way one faces the end)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 往生際: Often used negatively to describe someone's poor attitude when admitting defeat or facing an inescapable situation. (潔く諦めない態度などを指すことが多い)
- とどのつまり: Used to summarize or state the ultimate conclusion after considering various factors, often implying an unavoidable or somewhat negative outcome. 結局 (kekkyoku) is a close synonym but とどのつまり carries a stronger nuance of inevitability or finality after a complex process.
- 往生際: Often used negatively to describe someone's poor attitude when admitting defeat or facing an inescapable situation. (潔く諦めない態度などを指すことが多い)
- とどのつまり: Used to summarize or state the ultimate conclusion after considering various factors, often implying an unavoidable or somewhat negative outcome. 結局 (kekkyoku) is a close synonym but とどのつまり carries a stronger nuance of inevitability or finality after a complex process.
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